Members of a community choir rehearsing a song ‘Freedom Road (Titch’s song)’ written by local musician, Jordan Worsfold, based on the story of a child evacuee from Newcastle called ‘Titch.’
By Tadhg Devlin:
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Titch’ was a child evacuee from Newcastle who arrived in Cockermouth during the Second World War. Alone.
Staged image of local young person, Jacob – to depict the story of ‘Titch’.
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Many of the young people were evacuated to escape the air-raids in the ship-building towns of the North East and who had to spend their first Christmas away from home.
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Members of a community choir, Kirkgate.
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Members of a community choir, Kirkgate.
Tadhg Devlin
Tadhg is a photographic artist, curator and educator based on Merseyside. After initially studying art in Dublin, he left for the UK to study photography in Cornwall. Since completing his studies, Tadhg’s work has included the social documentary area of photography for a number of groups throughout the UK who help to house the more vulnerable people in society, providing accommodation for the young, disabled and people with addiction problems. Tadhg is currently a photography lecturer, as well as pursuing projects, working collaboratively with a variety of groups.
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